← Balita · Issue 4010 · 1 June 2024 Weekly meeting

39th Weekly Membership Meeting: A Recap

Recap of the 39th Weekly Membership Meeting on May 23, 2024, with Ambassador Saleh A. Mohammad as guest of honor and speaker.

Program Moderator

PD Issam Eldebs was the week’s Program Moderator who efficiently steered the flow of the meeting. He began by inviting Manila Rotarians to be seated to allow the meeting to officially commence.

Call to Order

Pres. Rafael “Raffy” M. Alunan III called the 39th weekly membership meeting to order.

Invocation

SAA Nagi Zeitouni led the invocation for the membership.

Philippine National Anthem

Rotary Members and guests took a position of respect as they sang the Philippine National Anthem.

Four-Way Test

Rotarians were again reminded of their commitment to live by the Four-Way Test, with the recitation of this mantra led by PD Issam Eldebs.

Welcome Song

In keeping with tradition, the guests were serenaded by the World-Famous RCM Chorale with the Club’s signature welcome song.

RCMFI Update

RCMFI President Wilfredo 'Willie' Peliño gave updates on and invited everyone to the forthcoming 2nd RCM Golf Cup Tournament on June 24, 2024.

President’s Time

President Raffy Alunan gave way to Vice President Reggie Yu, who invited everyone present and gave updates on the upcoming 105th anniversary of RCM, to be held on 1 June 2024, at the Manila Hotel.

Introduction of the Guest of Honor & Speaker

Rtn. Abdulgani “Gani” M. Macatoman introduced the guest of honor and speaker.

Guest of Honor & Speaker

Ambassador Saleh A. Mohammad delivered his informative and insightful talk.

Open Forum

Amb. Saleh A. Mohammad gamely engaged in an interactive conversation with (below photos, from left): Dr. Ferdie Passion (Guest), Dir. Hans Palacios, and South Africa’s Amb. Bartinah Ntombizodwa Radebe-Netshitenzhe (Guest).

Token of Appreciation

Amb. Saleh A. Mohammad warmly received RCM’s Plaque of Appreciation, which was witnessed by Rtn. Abdulgani “Gani” M. Macatoman, Pres. Rafael “Raffy” M. Alunan III, DGE Joaquin “Jackie” C. Rodriguez Sr., SAA Nagi Zeitouni, and Rtn./RCMFI Pres. Wilfredo “Willie” Peliño.